Texas (25-25) at NY Yankees (29-19)
- When: May 22 2025, 12:35 PM
- Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx
- Where to watch: YES
Rangers vs. Yankees Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: NY Yankees -160
Total: 7.5
The Yankees look to finish off a sweep of the Rangers on Thursday afternoon in the Bronx, riding a wave of momentum, strong pitching, and a red-hot lineup. Priced as -160 moneyline favorites with the total set at 7.5, MyBookie oddsmakers clearly expect another tight, low-scoring game.
New York Yankees Outlook:
New York is on a heater, winning 10 of its last 13, and showing late-game grit in Wednesday’s chilly 4-3 comeback win. Jasson Dominguez, aka “The Martian,” launched a walk-off homer to continue his strong stretch (4 HRs in his last 9 games). Cody Bellinger extended his hitting streak to 15 games and is now batting .264 after a slow start. With Aaron Judge hitting .402, the Yankees offense is firing on all cylinders.
Carlos Rodón (5-3, 3.17 ERA) will take the mound, and he’s been nails lately posting a 1.72 ERA over his last six outings. He’s held opponents to four hits or fewer in nine of 10 starts this season and has a solid track record against Texas.
Texas Rangers Outlook:
Texas has dropped two straight in this series and is now looking to avoid their second sweep of the year. Wednesday’s loss was particularly painful after Jacob deGrom tossed seven dominant innings. The Rangers had 10 hits, including two homers from Jake Burger, but still came up short.
Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 1.61 ERA) will try to stop the bleeding. He’s been untouchable lately, with a 0.59 ERA in his last five starts and 12 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. Historically, he’s been decent against the Yankees (5-5, 3.55 ERA in 22 appearances), but the Bronx Bombers are clicking.
Betting Analysis & Score Prediction
With two in-form starters and an afternoon game in the forecast (if the rain holds off), this shapes up as a classic pitchers’ duel. However, given the Yankees’ offensive depth and their momentum at home, they have the edge.
Final Score Prediction: Yankees 4, Rangers 2
Best Bet: NY Yankees RL -1.5 (+140)
Total: Under 7.5 (-125)
New York completes the sweep and keeps the vibes rolling into their upcoming road trip.
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
